Armartus

St. Francis of Assisi and the Wolf of Gubbio In the year of 1220 A wolf began causing havoc outside the city walls of Gubbio. At first, it was just attacking livestock, and then progressed into killing humans. It got the point where it was so bad, that few ever dared venture outside the gates alone. St. Francis got word of this, and decided enough was enough. So he, with a crowd of witnesses following him.. confronted the wolf. The wolf spotted St. Francis and began to sprint towards him with his jaw open. St. Francis made the sign of the cross and commanded that the Wolf cease his attacks. The wolf began walking gently towards the friar and gently laid his furry head into the hands of St. Francis. St. Francis then began speaking to the wolf. He told him that by killing God’s creations, he has committed sins and needs to repent. And that if he stopped killing, he would be forgiven. He gave the wolf a deal: “It is hunger that is causing you to do this evil. If you stop attacking the humans and livestock, we will feed you every day of your life.” The wolf extended his paw and shook on it. And since that day, the Wolf of Gubbio became a loved member of the community who never again took a life. He kept his promise. And when he died, received a proper burial upon which the whole town was saddened. A Lesson in Aura.